Nesslerize

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Nesslerize \Ness"ler*ize\, v. t. [From Nessler, the chemist.]
     (Chem.)
     To treat or test, as a liquid, with a solution of mercuric
     iodide in potassium iodide and potassium hydroxide, which is
     called Nessler's solution or Nessler's test, and is used to
     detect the presence of ammonia.


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